An autumn seaside getaway means more than empty beaches and crisp, iodine-rich air—it’s a true paradise for nature lovers and forest hikers.
In this article, you’ll learn:
where to find the best mushroom-picking spots near Jastrzębia Góra
How to prepare Kashubian mushrooms?
how to plan a successful autumn city break away from the urban hustle
how to combine active outdoor relaxation with excellent local food
Top forest trails for fruitful mushroom hunts
Around Cape Rozewie
The nearby Lisi Jar ravine and dense forests offer excellent shelter from the wind and ideal conditions for finding the first bay boletes and porcini in Kashubia.
This remarkable historic site holds wonderful stories of King Sigismund III Vasa, who, according to local tales, was shipwrecked on these shores during a storm and fled inland through scenic Lisi Jar.
Advice from local mushroom pickers: The best bay boletes grow where beech groves meet old pines, right by the ravine’s steep slopes.
The terrain is somewhat uneven, so watch your step and set out early.
Forests extending to Ostrowo and Karwia
Kashubian pine groves and forest mosses are ideal for chanterelles and slippery jacks, especially after rainy nights.
Advice from local mushroom pickers: Look for yellow caps in deep, damp moss. Locals recommend watching for small mounds and uneven ground cover. Chanterelles often grow in larger clusters, hidden under pine needles.
These flat, broad forest tracks are very accessible, making them ideal if you’re walking with a curious two-year-old beside you or a four-month-old baby dozing in a stroller.
Wejherowo Forests
This option suits those preferring a slightly longer drive. Its forests are famous for fine porcini, a great addition to a relaxing holiday.
Advice from local mushroom pickers: In these dense, expansive forests, it’s easy to lose track of time and your bearings. Experienced pickers recommend bringing a charged GPS smartwatch or smartphone, so you can explore the oak clearings with peace of mind and/or your favorite music, then return to the car without getting lost.
When to go mushroom picking in Kashubia?
The best time for mushroom picking in Kashubia is from late August to late October, when the local mixed and pine forests offer the greatest variety of species.
Period | Main mushroom species | Harvest characteristics |
June – July | Chanterelles, early porcini, slippery jacks, birch boletes | First, moderate harvests of the season |
Late August | Porcini, birch boletes | Start of the autumn wave after warm rains |
Late September | Porcini,bay bolete,chanterelle,slipjack,saff. milkcap | Many species and successful harvests, especially in rainy weather |
October | Bay bolete,honey fungus,parasol mushroom,saffron milkcap | Abundant harvests in Kashubian pine forests |
November | Green and grey knight mushrooms | Season's end lasts until first hard frosts |
Home mushroom scrambled eggs, Kashubian forest specialties
You don’t need to wait until you get home to cook your forest finds. Stay at Pilice Apartments, where fully equipped kitchens and a nearby grocery store let you easily prepare a delicious mushroom meal.
Fry the mushrooms in butter, make mushroom scrambled eggs, or draw inspiration from local cuisine and try something new!
Recipe for quick plińce with speck and mushrooms (Kashubian potato pancakes)
Don’t want to spend precious holiday time cooking, but fancy something authentic and warming after a seaside walk—ideally with mushrooms picked that morning? Plińce with speck and mushrooms are simply a delicious idea!
Ingredients (available at Polo Market or Delikatesy Skorpion):
1 kg potatoes
1 onion
2 tbsp wheat flour
1 egg
200 g smoked bacon (for Kashubian “speck”)
Well-washed mushrooms picked during your morning walk
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil or clarified butter for frying
Chopped parsley (optional)
Preparation method:
Dice the bacon finely and fry in a pan until crispy. Set half aside for garnish.
Wash mushrooms well, cut into pieces, and sauté in a pan with a little salt and pepper.
Peel the potatoes and onion, then grate them (if they release a lot of juice, gently pour off some).
Break in the egg; add the flour, half the sautéed bacon bits, and seasonings to the potato mix. Mix thoroughly.
Spoon the batter onto hot fat. Fry on both sides until golden.
Serve the ready plińce hot, generously topped with the remaining crispy bacon bits, sautéed mushrooms, and chopped parsley (optional).
After a successful harvest, if you don’t feel like cooking on holiday, visit Papaj Restaurant—get 10% off (entire menu) for Apartments Pilice Guests.
A family city-break: forage for mushrooms together, plus attractions with no
School is back in session, and Jastrzębia Góra has calmed down after the summer holidays. These flat, easy coastal and forest routes are now almost empty—so a stroll with a curious two-year-old or a nap for a four-month-old baby in the pram is pure pleasure now.
After outdoor activities (including intense mushroom hunting!), our Guests can enjoy the recreation area at Papaj Resort next door, 250 metres away, free of charge. The children’s playroom, billiards, and a table tennis table are just a few of the attractions waiting for our Guests on level -1 at Papaj Resort.
Explore the coast actively: complimentary bicycles are kept safely in the bike storage room in the parking hall B.
Autumn quiet time in Jastrzębia Góra
Jastrzębia Góra is the perfect base for anyone seeking peace and close contact with nature. Our spacious apartments ensure comfort, while the sound of the waves and forest walks help you recharge.
Visit our website, check our packages, pack your wellies for trips into the forest, and plan your ideal autumn stay in Apartments Pilice!
